Jesmonite Casting (November 2017)

London Sculpture Workshop is an independent sculpture studio in Woolwich, South East London, located within Thames Side Studios, offering exceptional facilities for artists and those interested in making three-dimensional work.Our short course programme covers a wide variety of technical and skill-based processes, taught by practicing artists in superbly equipped workshops.We teach a range of skills including welding, casting, mould making, metal and wood work, ceramics and hot metal practices.London Sculpture Workshop is a not-for-profit, community interested company, established in 2012 by artists Giles Corby and Jessica Mello, trained at Royal College of Art and Slade. LSW haspartnered with a number of prestigious organisations including; The British museum, The Crafts Council, CRISIS, The Architecture Association and Oxford Brooke's University. In 2013 and 2014 LSW was awarded the Chelsea Arts Club Trust ‘Artist Run Space Award’ and awarded a grant for our work from the Mayor of London in 2016.Courses available to book throughout the year.More information here: http://londonsculptureworkshop.org/

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<H3>This two day course is an introduction to sculpting and casting with Jesmonite. A versatile material formed from an acrylic-modified gypsum composite. A safe alternative to fibreglass and as a lightweight alternative to cast concrete.</H3>
<P>This two day course will explore the different applications of Jesmonite. Working with thixotrope, retardant and quadaxical glass. Participants will have the opportunity to work with Jesmonite hands on, constructing simple shapes through three basic forms of mould making.</P>
<P>Day 1</P>
<P>- Introduction to the material, experimentation with fairly quick mould making techniques using, clay, sheet steel and wood. Students are welcome to bring their own moulds to use if desired. Each student will make three forms with the intention of joining them together using Jesmonite.</P>
<P>Day 2</P>
<P>- Students will be encouraged to continue experimenting making forms, with the focus on finishing processes including texture, colour and surface. Participants will also have the opportunity to work with quadaxical glass.</P>
<P>Please wear protective clothing.</P>
<P>Masks, gloves and basic materials for a small size cast are included.</P>
<P>Please note: The cost of the course includes 1kg of jesmonite. Additional jesmonite is available to purchase on the day if required.</P>
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<P>Course cost: £250</P>
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<P>Course date: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th November 2017</P>
<P>Course times: 10am-1pm & 2pm - 4pm</P>
<P>Number of places available: 10</P>
<P>Tutor: Lauren Wilson (Slade) MFA Fine Art. To view her work click <A HREF="http://www.laurenlwilson.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</A>.</P>
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<H5>FAQs</H5>
<H5>Is there parking avaiable?</H5>
<H5>There is free parking available on site. </H5>
<H5>Is my ticket refundable?</H5>
<H5>Refunds for courses are not generally offered unless they are requested at least three weeks before the start of the course or in exceptional circumstances.</H5>

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Jesmonite Casting (November 2017)

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